Young Persons (14-18yrs) Operational Work Experience Placement - Coventry, 20th-23rd October 2025
Young Persons (14-18yrs) Operational Work Experience Placement – Coventry, 20th-23rd October 2025
Location: Gate 2, Sherbourne House St Martin's Road Coventry, Finham CV3 6SD
Duration: Monday 20th – Thursday 23rd October (4-days)
Who it's for: Young individuals between 14 and 18 years old, who enjoy hands-on learning and want to explore how machines help keep water moving
What’s This All About?
This placement gives you the chance to step into the world of engineering and see how we keep our water and wastewater systems working. You’ll be based in our Pump Workshop, where skilled engineers and technicians repair, test, and maintain the pumps that help move water through our network.
What You’ll Learn:
- Communication – Talking and listening clearly
- Teamwork – Working with others to get things done
- Problem Solving – Thinking through challenges
- Confidence – Sharing your ideas and asking questions
- Time Management – Staying organised and focused
- Organisation – Keeping things tidy and on track
Who Will Support You?
You’ll be guided by friendly staff who will help you settle in, answer your questions, and make sure you get the most out of your time with us.
What You’ll Take Away:
By the end of your placement, you’ll have:
- A better idea of what it’s like to work in a professional environment
- New skills you can use in school and future jobs
- Great experiences to talk about in interviews or on your CV
Note - In your application, you’ll be asked to upload a CV. Instead, we would love a brief document explaining why you’d like this placement – we would love to get to know you more!
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